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La Rioja or simply Rioja is a province in northern Spain, the smallest in the mainland. The largest city and the capital of the region is Logroño. In addition, the province had the same name until it received a modern one in 1982.
Real State
La Rioja is a region in which the Atlantic climate is adjacent to the continental. There is no tiring heat - the temperature does not rise above 22C in summer, a moderate amount of precipitation falls, and in winter the thermometer's stem seldom drops below 4C. Thanks to this combination, the sale and lease of apartments in La Rioja is in great demand, among both foreign tourists and local population. The region occupies one of the leading places in the number of real estate transactions in the country for several years. Currently, real estate prices in the region are beginning to grow gradually (from the beginning of the year the growth was about 5%). According to forecasts of analysts, this trend will continue for at least several years, and the price increase will gradually gain momentum. So, the sale and lease of houses in La Rioja becomes a profitable investments. Especially if the question is elite real estate worth more than 500 000 euros. By purchasing such a house, you become the owner not only of real estate itself, but also of a number of privileges according to Spanish legislation:
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The right to obtain a residence permit;
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The right to manage and receive income from real estate;
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The right to obtain a Schengen visa for the owner and his family for a period of six months
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The right to receive a mortgage loan in a Spanish bank
Sale and lease of apartments in La Rioja is one of the most affordable options for purchasing housing in Spain. On the secondary housing market it is possible to find offer from 50 000 - 60 000 euros. These are small town apartments in the old neighborhoods.
Apartments in new buildings will cost you twice as much. For 100 000 - 120 000 euros you can buy a fully furnished comfortable apartment.
The town house will cost little bit more expensive - from 150 000 euros.
Sale and lease of houses in La Rioja is more expensive segment of real estate market. Although the house can be found already for 250 000 euros, truly elite offers start from 500 000 euros.
Transport
There are no international airports in La Rioja, so you can get to the capital of the region by bus or train. In Aro and Logroño there are railway stations connected by regular service with Madrid. There is also a regular bus service between Madrid and the towns of La Rioja. Bus service both in Spain in general and in the province in particular is on the highest level. So, you will not have problems traveling through the province. If you plan to travel a lot, it is better to purchase a special card for 10, 20 or 50 trips.
Attractions
La Rioja is a famous historical region.. There are a lot of architectural monuments that belong to the samples of the so-called mountain architecture. The main object of interest is the capital - the city of Logroño, where there are many monuments of the Middle Ages.
Of course, when traveling around La Rioja, it is just necessary to taste local wines. This region has been one of the winemaking centers in Spain for 12 centuries.
The cuisine of the region is also interesting. Gastronomic tours are very common and it will not be difficult to become a member of one of them.
Despite the small size of the province, there are several national parks and reserves on its territory. One of the most interesting is the paleontological center of Enkiso, where you can see the remains of dinosaurs. No less interesting are the mountains of Cantabria with their numerous carved out churches, caves, houses and even palaces.